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Who We Are

Det’on Cho Management LP is an investment company dedicated to strengthening the economic self-sufficiency of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation by pursuing economic opportunities in the Northwest Territories and beyond.

The company was established in 1988 with a $15,000 grant. Over the last 35 years of hard work, determination, and adherence to Dene values, Det’on Cho has grown into an investment company with a portfolio of 18 companies. These companies include six wholly-owned subsidiaries and 12 joint venture partnerships. 

Here’s a quick look at what we do:
  • Annual gross revenues in excess of $59 million per year
  • Directly employ over 300 people within Det'on Cho Management and its wholly-owned subsidiaries
  • Have 19 companies within the Det’on Cho Group of Companies serving resource industries, including Diavik Diamond Mine and DeBeers Gahcho Kue 
  • Provide services in exploration, construction, hospitality, transportation, logistics and expediting, human resources, training management, and remediation
  • Governed by a seven-member Board of Directors and managed by a team led by a President/CEO​
Photo Credit Morgan Tsetta ​

Company Values

Det’on Cho Management LP is 100 per cent owned by the Yellowknives Dene First Nation, located in Ndilo and Dettah, Northwest Territories. The shares are held in trust by the Chiefs and Council who govern our membership. With no land-claim or self-government settlement to finance its businesses, Det’on Cho started with a modest seed grant. Since 1988, our businesses have grown through hard work, determination and our Dene values:
  • Integrity - respecting and honouring our shareholders, partners and customers
  • Accountability - answerable to our shareholders, Board of Directors and partners
  • Culture - promote Weledeh culture
  • Competency - effective, efficient business expertise

Corporate Culture

Det'on Cho was proud to be recognized as having one of the "Most Admired Corporate Cultures" in Canada by Waterstone.

Some of the things that set us apart are:
  • An inclusive environment
  • Supportive teams
  • Exceptional learning opportunities 
  • Exciting projects
  • Unmatched opportunities for development